Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars If you don't keep up with Rick Riordan, this is the first book in his new series Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, which centers on Norse mythology. Rick Riordan is also responsible for writing several other popular series, including Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the spin-off series Percy Jackson and the Heroes of Olympus, and The Kane Chronicles. As with all of Rick Riordan's books, The Sword of Summer revolves around an "ordinary" boy named Magnus who discovers his family's connection to ancient Norse mythology, meets a host of new friends, and then goes on some crazy quests and adventures to save the universe. I didn't think anything could top the Percy Jackson series, but wow, this book comes close. I was pretty indifferent going into this novel, but I already feel emotionally attached to this series and I can tell it's going to be one of my favorites. This book will have you laughing out loud, cheering for the awesome characters, and holding your breath with excitement. Plus, you also get to learn about some Norse mythology. What's not to love? Even if you haven't read any of Rick Riordan's books so far, it's not too late, and The Sword of Summer is a great place to start.
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